2023 Changes for Dry Suit use in PADI Programs

What are the 2023 Changes to PADI Drysuit training? Here are 10 interactive questions to help you get to grips with the new standards.

Standards in the PADI Dry Suit Diver course,  Dry Suit Adventure Dive and the use of dry suits in all PADI programs have been updated

What are the new changes?

Well, instead of me telling you. How about a Quiz? 

I’m guessing that you’ve already seen some updates about this

– But how much do you actually know?

You can have fun guessing, and at the same time update yourself.

Be ready for your next course! 
Good luck!

PADI Dry Suit training

When do the changes to PADI Dry Suit programs come into effect?

What is the minimum Instructor qualification required on any PADI program where a student has never used a drysuit before?

What level of supervision is required on a PADI Drysuit Specialty Course?

What courses are affected by these changes? 

Do Certified Assistants need to hold a Drysuit specialty certification?

What is the Instructor to Student ratio for the PADI Drysuit Specialty Course?

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Can a Certified Assistant conduct any part of the PADI Drysuit specialty course?

Can I still combine the PADI Dry Suit Course with the PADI Open Water Course?

What is the ascent rate required when using a Drysuit? 

If a student diver or a participant wants to use a dry suit during any PADI course or program, what requirements must be met?

How did you get on?

I hope that helped! 
If you need more, both Q1 and Q2 Training Bulletins give lots of information.

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